3 Ways To Ace The Nude Look

Celebrity makeup expert shares tips on how to get a great natural makeup look.

There's no doubt Natalie Portman's wearing eye makeup, but the subtle blend of neutral colors suits her perfectly. Well-groomed, filled-in brows open up her whole face.

Copy the Look: First, groom your brows and fill them in sparingly with a brow pencil. Then use soft browns and bronzes on your lids to add definition to the eyes without looking too heavily made up. The browns create depth while the bronzes add depth. A touch of black liner pressed right into the lashes will make them look thicker instantly. Curl your lashes to open up the eye and add one or two coats of a lengthening mascara. A touch of pearl-colored highlighter added in the inside corner of the eye, and right over the pupil on the lid, adds a brightness and sparkle to the eyes.

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Peachy Lips

Diane Kruger nails the natural lip here, playing up her beauty with a pretty pout that won't stain a wine glass or a cute guy's cheek.

Copy the Look: A sheer peach lipstick or gloss is a perfect compliment to a natural makeup look. Plus, it's flattering on every skin tone and gives the lip definition without looking overly made up. It warms the skin and looks youthful and fresh. Find a tube you love and never leave home without it this spring.

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Glowy Skin

Always stunning, Jessica Alba looks even more so here, allowing her smooth, glowing complexion to do the talking.

Copy the Look: Use a tinted moisturizer all over your face and only conceal where you need it; around the sides of the nose, the outer corners of the eyes, a bit under the eyes and on any blemishes. Use a cream blush for a more dewy look. Finish with a light dusting of translucent powder to keep everything in place but avoid looking too 'done.' If you find that you've over powdered, take a tiny bit of light moisturizer, rub it between your palms, and then lightly press your palms onto your cheeks. This will bring back a bit of life to the skin.